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Statement in Support of Notice by Publication

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2025

This form is used to explain to the court why a person needs to be notified about a case through publication in a newspaper. It asks for details about the minor child, the case, and the person who cannot be reached by mail or in person.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone needs to notify a person about a court case, but the person cannot be found by mailing a letter or speaking to them directly.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is publication in this context?
Publication means printing a notice of a court case in a newspaper. This is used to notify someone about a case and court date when the person cannot be found. Great care must be taken to fill out this form for every person who needs to be notified this way.
Who must file this form?
The form is used by the person filing the case to explain why they need to notify someone by publication. The form requires a signature stating that the information provided is true.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2025.

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